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You can still shake and shimmy what your mama gave you, just with less back pain and fewer popped shirt buttons.

At some point in every woman’s life, she will wish her boobs were different. She might wish they were smaller, rounder, perkier, or—as many women do—she might wish for bigger boobs. A lot of women pine over the idea of a robust bust. Glamorized as the idea of a Dolly Parton-level rack may be, the truth is it can be a literal pain. Tops don’t fit quite right, jackets won’t close completely; tasteful cleavage becomes not so tasteful in one fell swoop. Not to mention the aching shoulders and sore back. A good bra, the right bra, can solve almost any boob-related issue you may be having. For those of the larger chested variety, minimizer bras are a great option. BTW, to recommend a minimizing bra as an option among your bras for big boobs, isn’t to say you shouldn’t rock those tatas with pride…by all means, you should. It’s merely a practical, perhaps even game-changing bra to have at your disposal. Honestly, it might just become one of your daily go-to styles.

In the past, I’ve shared with you the best of the best in a variety of bra types, from the best strapless bras and the greatest sports bras to the best sleep bras. Today, I bring you the best minimizer bras that will make you say, “Wait, is this one of those slimming mirrors?”

This Amazon bestseller has everything: sturdy underwire, a wide band, thick straps, smoothing panels, and up to 1.5” of minimization.

Customer review: “There is no better bra out there!!! This will be the only bra I purchase from now on. The quality is amazing!! My ladies are right where they need to be and I did the test of working out in it, moving in every way possible, and they have not moved at all.”

Padding in a bra meant to make your girls look smaller seems counterintuitive—I get it. This wireless, non-padded number is all comfort, no bulk.

Customer review: “This bra does everything you want it to—lifts, minimizes a bit, sucks everything in, and provides just enough separation (yet cleavage) so you don’t have the smushed look or a uni-boob…snug enough to provide all-day support and to wear under any type of top.”

The perfect T-shirt bra is a holy grail item. It should be totally undetectable under any of your best T-shirts, whether graphic, patterned, or solid. Tops hang beautifully over the silky fabric of this bra.

Customer review: “This bra is terrific. It’s totally smooth, and it really minimizes the appearance of the bust...most minimizer bras do this by pushing your breasts out towards your armpits...This one keeps your breasts pretty centered on your chest but holds them in really tight.”

Yes, it’s a strapless bra, but no! You don’t need to shut your laptop in reflexive frustration. I’m here to tell you that not all strapless bras are crap. This underwire, non-padded option actually works wonders.

Customer review: “I wanna scream about it from rooftops. Firstly, complete coverage, secondly the bra sticks to [your] body and doesn’t fall off. There is no need to pull it up all the time. Thirdly, it does minimize the overall size and it’s so comfortable.”

If the sports bra you wore in gym class led you to believe you just aren’t made for exercise, you are sorely mistaken. All it takes is the right level of compression and minimizing and voila, you’ll be downward dogging and jump squatting in no time.

Customer review: “I LOVE this sports bra. I am a 36G (DDDD) and this sports bra is not only Super Supportive, but it’s also extremely comfortable. The cup is full coverage, so you are well protected and there isn’t as much bounce if you love to run.”

A bra that can seemingly shrink and compress sans any pokey wires or digging in? I’ll take one in every color.

Customer review: “No wires, no loose/tight straps, no bunching, gathering nor pulling and no padding...This bra has incredible support and I would know, I wear a 42E! The material is surprisingly lightweight, beautiful, and so comfortable, you can sleep in it.”

If this is your first foray into minimizing bras, you might want to opt for an all-in-one style that can be worn with a variety of tops and dresses. This one, with a sweetheart cut, can be fastened in strapless, halter, criss-cross or demi styles.

Customer review: “This bra is amazing! The minimizing part is incredible!! And it doesn’t slip down, such a great bra!”

Your bust will be up to 1.5” smaller in this option from Amazon, which is priced conveniently under $20 and available for Prime shipping.

Customer review: “This is possibly the BEST bra I have ever purchased. I am a 36DDD. I can’t wear VS, Soma is a hit or miss, but this bra fit PERFECTLY. So comfortable…it is UH-MAZING! Definitely my new go to, and will buy in every color, often.”

When Nubian Skin created this bra, they sought to do two things: cater to fuller-busted shoppers and offer a full spectrum of nude skin tones. The shaping panels within each cup are designed to center the breast, not squish it into your armpits.

Customer review: “Perfect fit, feels nice to skin.”

This inclusive, front-closure style offers easy wear and a high (but customizable) level of compression. It’s suitable for those who have undergone a flap reconstruction, mastectomy, lumpectomy, breast forms, or implant reconstruction.

Customer review: “The front fastenings made getting them on and off easy and pain-free and the fabrics are breathable and soft. They are genuinely the best, most comfortable bras I’ve ever owned and I’m recommending them to everyone, especially people who are so over underwiring!”

Some minimizing bras will indeed minimize, but at what cost? Misshapen-looking boobs that have been smushed outwards? Not here. No, thank you. Lively’s minimizer is designed to minimize (duh) while maintaining your breast’s natural shape. What a novel idea.

Customer review: “Putting on this bra was like a breath of fresh air, it ACTUALLY minimizes! The cups are big enough (I wear a 32 G) and the underwire is sturdy...There’s good separation and support.”

I’ll say this one time and one time only: Your boobs shouldn’t hold you back from wearing anything you want. Buy that tube top! Flaunt that muscle tank! This bandeau will have you covered all the while.

Customer review: “I’m in love with this item! I love it strapless and I love the thick comfortable straps as well. It’s my favorite to layer under an open button-up shirt or kimono. Will be purchasing more. I’m typically a 36-38 G depending on brand, and the 3+ is a great fit.”

For years we’ve relied on Spanx to hold us in and pull us together. The brand was doing “snatched” before “snatched” was even a thing. So it only stands to reason that the Spanx minimizer is stellar.

Customer review: “Best bra ever! I absolutely love this bra! This is my fourth time buying. So comfortable, soft, washable and long lasting. I like the fact that the straps look like part of my outfit. It has the look of layers under any shirt.”

Sexy, can I? Just pardon my manners. This lacey number is hot, hot, hot while still doing its minimizing duties, of course.

Customer review: “This is definitely a true minimizer! Being a G cup, I instantly noticed a slimmer difference...The lace and low plunge gives it more reason to why it’s such an amazing bra!”